Nombre: ________________

Fecha: ____________

In this activity we will visit a web site for a hotel in Quito, Ecuador.

Pre-reading: Using prior knowledge

Make a list of amenities that a good hotel web site would include:

Scanning

1.    Go to http://www.basshotel.com/crowneplaza/?_francisee=QITCP

2.    Check off all the amenities on this list that the hotel has.

	pool		night club
	restaurant		private balconies
	beauty salon		television
	telephone		baby sitting service

3.      List three activities that you think might interest you.

4.      What is the cheapest time of the year to stay at this hotel?

5.      What other languages could you read this ad in?

Reading for comprehension:

        1.    List the special services that this hotel offers.        

       2.    Which activities would be fun for teenagers?

        3.    Which activities would appeal to adults?

        4.     According to the site, why would you want to go to this hotel?

        5.      Which type of  room would you choose and why?

        6.      What can you do if you need to get more information?

        7.       Scroll down under the price chart.  Where can you go if you can't stand the heat?

Application and extension

        1.        Prepare a skit between family members.

•                 Make plans for the second day of your trip.  Include discussion about a budget.
•                 The kids think that there is nothing for them to do.
•                 The parents are trying to ditch their kids.

        2.       Prepare an ad for a hotel that specializes in:

•                 animals
•                 only those under 21
•                 meat eating plants
•                 include the basics, in addition, describe a special event for your hotel of choice

        3.        Make a radio ad about your hotel.  You are trying to sell us the idea that your hotel is the best on to stay in while in Quito.